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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.83, 495.87 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.83, 495.87 and 114.23 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.83 : 495.87 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.83/495.87 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.83x = 495.87 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.83x = 56,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643.23/330.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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